What unit is frequency measured in?

Frequency is measured in Hertz (Hz), which is defined as one cycle or wave passing a given point per second. It quantifies how many times a periodic event, such as a wave, occurs in a unit of time. The concept is fundamental in understanding waves, sound, and various oscillatory motions.

For instance, if a wave oscillates 50 times in one second, it has a frequency of 50 Hz. This unit is universally accepted in the scientific community and provides a clear and concise way to express the frequency of oscillations, making it essential for applications in physics, engineering, and many technological fields.

While seconds are a unit of time and could be conceptually related to measuring frequency (since frequency is the inverse of time), they do not express the quantity of events per time frame. "Waves per minute" could theoretically convey similar information but is not the standard unit used in scientific measurement. Amperes, on the other hand, relate to electric current, making them irrelevant in the context of frequency measurement.